Monday, August 07, 2006

More Sneak Peeks

Here is a little peek at my new quilt. I don't want to show the whole thing because, well, I am a bit superstitious and I don't want to jinx it. It's an entry for a juried show that is due September 1. Once I know whether or not it gets in, I will post the whole thing.

This kind of reminds me of that old game show, Concen-tration, where you uncovered the matches then solved the puzzle. It was one of my all-time favorite rainy day games as a kid, too.

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Favorite Quotes

Never be afraid of being generous. It pays off in spades. -- Melody JohnsonWine is sunlight held together by water. -- Galileo

Self-doubt can be an ally. This is because it serves as an indicator of aspiration. It reflects love, love of something we dream of doing, and desire, desire to do it. If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), "Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?" chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death. -- Steven Pressfield, from "The War of Art."

I think every artist who succeeds (in their own terms) has some ability to keep moving forward in the face of constant obstacles...emotional, mental, financial, physical...and that is what sets them apart from all the others who have tried and quit. This is also what sets them apart from those who always talk about trying or starting but never get beyond the talking stage.-- Nancy Crow, from "Nancy Crow."

The biggest thing separating people from their artistic ambitions is not a lack of talent. It's the lack of a deadline. Give someone an enormous task, a supportive community, and a friendly-yet-firm due date, and miracles will happen.-- Chris Baty, from "No Plot, No Problem."